LC 100 series suspension advise

Try ARB - OME and polyairs - that should help with the extra weight on the hitch

try d McRae geelong-full suspension upgrade

Been doing some homework myself on the same - both ARB and TJM (others too probably) have suspension packages for this very common vehicle and copious info on them - they claim to know what raise you will get in mm at both ends with new springs, torsion bars (includes lower control arm bracket etc too). They of course advise that new shockers need to go with the other gear ! Polyair bags in the rear would be a good idea as Trekkie says, to make some compensation for loads. Seems both suppliers would see you around the $1700 area including fitting. There are differences - TJM have some huge fat shocks in offer - ARB offer the stock diameter Emu's - upgraded torsion bars from one of them are the same diameter as originals while the other has a larger diameter bar. I think it was ARB that cautioned going over 35mm lift at the front because the IFS is naturally limiting in its action - stress could result - I think TJM said 50 was ok at the front, as for the rear ! As usual, lots of learning to do.... I'm not ready to move on the project for a good while yet.... will have to get up to speed with it again, later !

I hadTJM Fit new shocks and poly airs etc after /\I did the strezlecki at the beginning of the year (also got a 50mm lift) all in all a better more stable ride with better handlig.

hi
did the tanami,cape leveque,gibb river including into mitchell plateau all towing a tvan with lcruiser 100 upgrade and didnt miss a beat with the D McRae upgrade.
very happy satisfied customers

glenn
depends what u are after.
do u want raised suspension or standard height without the sag when loaded?
what sort of terrain you travel ie sand steep rutty stuff or fast dirt rds?
have heard good things re darrens suspension mods.
mine has on rear king springs think ktrrhhhd-very heavy duty-sageed after 12 months so put new springs and air bags and ok now-very hard ride and reckon i lose out off rd as seems to struggle on stuff it should ease over.-have approx 50-60 mm on rear and 45 mm on front -front has op lok h/d t/b and konis adjustable all round.
my recomendation is go for a package. i carry fair bit of weight and have a rear bar and dual wheel carrier-100td with lots of crap carried
cheers
fozzy

Gday Glen

I am on my 2nd 100S. I have fitted ARB OME suspension to both. I load heavily when on bush trips and don't like "airbags" for serious offroad work. I often tow a Kimberley Kamper(read heavy drawbar weight) or 17ft plate alloy boat off road and the OME handles it extremely well. Mates with standard suspension 100S comment there is no diff in comfort even unloaded around town.

My current 100S is same as yours. The OME upgrade is great. Shocks, Torsion Bars and Springs. Also front IFS height adjustment done by a Toyota Dealer(surprised, talk to Toyota Technical in Welshpool). I'm not going to argue who is "the best". OME suits my needs, has been bloody reliable over 150,000km in both vehicles and I have the comfort, if I need spares (none so far) ARB are very well represented throughout outback areas.

I agonised over the "stories" of our current model 100S IFS problems and suspension upgrades.

All I can say is after CSR, Anne Beadell Tr, Gary Junction Rd, Northampton cross country to Birdsville and back and heaps of other off road and beach stuff plus lots of towing all is great with no probs at all.

Regards

As seems to be necessary to say these days: I have no connection with ARB. I am just a happy customer passing on my experience.

Cant beat experience hey !!.
ARB seem to have very good feedback, as do TJM (here we go again..). Seem to be swinging towards ARB. When I get back home it may just come down to the sales rep of the day and what his customer service is like.
My offroad work will be really varied. I have family in Ora Banda (gold fields wa), fast corrigated dirt roads taking the short cut from Coolgardie. Camping down the south-west, bit of slow crawling stuff and love my beach fishing (haven't taken the new rig on the beach yet but will soon cave in to the desire). Need a good allround set up.
Cheers
Glenn